Somalia
Risks and opportunities 2021: Sub-Saharan Africa
The pandemic will further exacerbate political and social crises
AfricaSomalia’s debt relief process creates political risks
Somalia is embarking on a debt relief process amid serious domestic political divisions and institutional fragility
SomaliaSomalia’s rupture with Kenya may have lasting impact
Somalia has cut diplomatic ties with neighbouring Kenya, citing unspecified interference
KenyaSomalia faces another electoral impasse
Despite a recent consensus deal on the conduct of national elections, implementation disputes have produced a standoff
SomaliaUS withdrawal poses domestic risks for Somalia
The United States plans to withdraw the bulk of its military troops deployed to Somalia
SomaliaSomalia’s election blame game with Kenya carries risks
Somalia has expelled Kenya’s ambassador to the country, alleging interference in internal affairs
SomaliaSomalia takes another step towards an electoral crisis
Opposition candidates have issued an ultimatum to the president, who they accuse of planning to manipulate polls
SomaliaBoycott threat adds pressure to Somali polls
Opposition leaders accuse the president of stacking the ad hoc electoral commission with partisans
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